1.
If you expand an Exadata X8M quarter rack with Exadata X9M servers
to make it a full rack, then you must implement the 7 uplinks from leaf to
spine to avoid over-subscription.
True
False
2. Why does Exadata X9M require 7 uplinks from leaf to spine vs 4 uplinks
on previous generations?
There is a significant increase in over-subscription due to Gen4 PCIe
speeds on Exadata X9m requiring additional uplinks from leaf to spine.
To increase the throughput to 400 gb/s
To enable secure fabric between switches
To eliminate dropped packets
3. What are the new tags used for multi-rack configurations?
mleaf, msleaf, and mleaf23
Leaf1, leaf2, leaf3
mrleaf, mrsfleaf, mrleaf28
mleafsw1, mleafsf, mleafsp
4. When adding a ZFS Appliance to the RDMA Network Fabric of a multi-
racked Exadata X9M, 2 hosts will have to be removed from the rack.
True
False
5. What is the primary change to the X9M Golden Config for the RoCE leaf
switches?
Port 1-3 and 34-36 are now configured as router ports and connected to
the spines.
One Golden Config for all deployment types.
All network ports on the leaf switches are configured as Edge ports
The Golden Config is on the leaf switch from the factory
6. How many uplinks per rack are now needed for multi-racking the
Exadata X9M?
28
7
56
14
7. What is the maximum number of racks that can be multi-racked with
Exadata X9M?
18
12
8
16
8. There are now 3 RoCE X9M Golden Config multi-rack templates.
True
False
9. When multi-racking a new Exadata X9M rack to an existing Exadata
X8M rack, additional uplinks will need to be added to the X8M rack.
True
False
10. We now use patchmgr to apply the Golden Config on the RoCE
Network Fabric switches.
True
False
11. ZDLRA RA23 has an available 100 GB CX-6 network option for Ingest
and Replication.
True
False
12. What is the MOS Doc # for the ZDLRA Supported Versions?
Doc ID 1927416.1
Doc ID 2680219.1
Doc ID 888828.1
Doc ID 1368307.1
13. The ZDLRA RA23 Compute Server has 2 x 96-core AMD CPU’s.
True
False
14. What is the maximum backup capacity of a Full Rack ZDLRA RA23?
207 TB
1569 TB
1709 TB
274 TB
15. What is the minimum Exadata/ZDLRA Image to be installed for RA23?
ED 23.1.x or newer
ED 21.1.0.0
ED 23.0.1.1
ED 22.1.11.1
16. What is the size of the hard disks in the ZDLRA RA23 Storage Servers?
22 TB HDD
24 TB HDD
20 TB HDD
18 TB HDD
Correct !
(1/1) Points
17. RA21 has better performance and more capacity than the ZDLRA X9M.
True
False
18. RA21 reserves which PCIe Slot for the optional Qlogic Fiber Channel
Card?
PCIe 1
PCIe 4
PCIe 3
PCIe 2
19. What rack configurations are valid for the RA21? Choose all that apply.
RA21 will not intermix X8 and X9 Database servers from the factory.
RA21 will intermix a variety of X8 and X9 Database servers from the
factory.
RA21 will allow intermixing of Storage servers post install per
upgrade/expansion process.
RA21 will intermix a variety of X8 and X9 Storage servers from the
factory.
RA21 will not intermix X8 and X9 Storage servers from the factory.
Incorrect! Please review the course content and try again.
(0/1) Points
20. How many Storage Servers are allowed in the RA21 Full Rack?
9
12
18
22
21. Where can you go to find documentation related to the hardware
installation?
DB Backup and Recovery Guide
MOS Note 238134.1
ZDLRA Owner's Guide
ZDLRA Hardware Installation Guide
22. What activities are done during network updates?
Connect to the network and update the firmware
Delete the default NTP server
Check the spanning tree on the uplink port
Configure the NTP servers
Set the clock and timezone
23. What command do you use to check the infiniband topology?
cellcli
check-ib
dbmcli
verify-toplogy
Incorrect, use the verify-topology command to check the infinband
topology
(0/1) Points
24. What is the default password for most users on the ZDLRA?
manager
zdlra1
welcome1
oracle
25. What does PDU stand for?
Performance Delivery Unit
Performance Distribution Unit
Power Delivery Unit
Plain Deconstruction Unit
26. How many database nodes are included in the base rack
configuration?
2
3
4
6
1
Correct !
(1/1) Points
27. When working with the PDU, how can you verify that you are running
the current version?
verify-pdu -version
cellcli -version all
dbmcli pdu -version
Connect to each PDU's webpage
Incorrect, when workign with the PDU connect to each PDU's webpage to
verify you are running the Incorrect version
(0/1) Points
28. What steps should be performed when unpacking the ZDLRA for the
first time?
Open up an Installation SR
Verify all parts have arrived
Assemble the spare parts
Collect the Customer Information Sheets
Incorrect, when unpacking the ZDLRA for the first time you should verify
all parts have arrived and collect the Customer Information sheets
(0/1) Points
29. What are the maximum number of database nodes in a ZDLRA rack?
There is no max
1
4
6
2
Incorrect, the maximum number of database nodes in a ZDLRA rack is 2
(0/1) Points
30. How many storage nodes are included in the base rack configuration?
1
2
3
6
4
Incorrect, there are three storage nodes in the base rack configruation
(0/1) Points
Previous
31. What is the major difference between the Fiber cards on Exadata and
fiber cards on ZDLRA?
Fiber cards cannot be connected to Exadata or ZDLRA
Fiber cards can be connected to ZDLRA only
Fiber cards are installed on ZDLRA Storage Nodes
Fiber cards can be connected to Exadata only
Fiber cards are used to connect the ZDLRA to the protected databases
Incorrect, fiber cards can be connected to the ZDLRA only
(0/1) Points
32. What do Recovery Appliance systems come configured with upon
delivery?
Enterprise Manager Agents
Name
IP Address
RMAN Configuration
Incorrect, the Recovery appliance comes configured with name and IP
Address
(0/1) Points
33. Once the hardware installation is complete what should be done next?
Connect the systems to the customers network
Handoff the system to the customer to begin database protection
Handoff the system to the engineer for OEDA configuration
Disconnect the systems from the customer network
Incorrect, once the hardware installation is complete, handoff the system
for OEDA configuration
(0/1) Points
34. What items do you verify when performing initial activities on the
storage cells?
Verify NVMe logical devices
Verify all 16 disks
Use CellCLI for MS Service startup
Verify infiniband conections
Use DBMCLI for MS Service startup
Incorrect, when performing initial activities on the storage cells, verify the
NVMe devices, use cellcli for ms service startup and verify infiniband
connections
(0/1) Points
35. When should you connect the Recovery Appliane rack to the
customer's network?
At any time during the install
As soon as the rack is delivered
After the initial config
Before the initial config
Incorrect, you should connect the Recovery Appliance to the customers
network after the initial config
(0/1) Points
Previous
36. How do you prevent duplicate IP conflicts?
Assign every 3rd IP address in sequence to the ZDLRA
Connect to the customer network after IPs have been re-configured
Use the IP addresses suggested by Oracle
Use IPv6 instead of IPv4
Incorrect, you can prevent duplicate IP conflicts by connecting to the
customer after IPs have been reconfigured
(0/1) Points
37. Why should you use the EIS methodology to guide your installation
process?
Oracle Executive Leadership has mandated using EIS
Using the proven EIS methodology will provide step-by-step installation
guidelines, help guarantee a quality installation, make your life easier,
and ensure customer satisfaction
Installation processes are very lengthy, the EIS methodology is quick
The EIS methodology provides a 20% discount on Support Services if you
install your customers’ hardware or software using it
Incorrect! Please review the course content and try again.
(0/1) Points
38. What are two statements that are true about EIS checklists?
Checklists are publicly available on oracle.com
Checklists are a valuable tool to share with customers so they know how
to install systems themselves
Checklists are intended as guidelines for properly trained installers and
are NOT a substitute for appropriate product training
EIS installation checklists are intended to guide the installer through the
installation in a logical and consistent manner
Incorrect! Please review the course content and try again.
(0/1) Points
39. What is the main purpose of the EIS methodology?
To use best practices to support standard field delivery and break/fix
services by partners
To use best practices, standards, methodologies and continuous process
improvement to ensure consistent, efficient, supportable and high quality
product installations globally
To enable customers to install and service Oracle hardware and software
To provide a foundational methodology for front line support triage by
Help Desk providers
Incorrect! Please review the course content and try again.
(0/1) Points
40. What should you do with the EIS checklist when an installation project
is complete?
Leave the EIS checklist with the customer so that they can re-install when
they need to
Post the EIS checklist and Test Procedures Plan to My Oracle Support
under your customer’s account
Remove the EIS checklist and other confidential Oracle Intellectual
Property from the customer datacenter
Crumple the checklist and throw it in the customer wastepaper bin
Incorrect! Please review the course content and try again.
(0/1) Points
Previous
41. What is found on the EIS-DVD image? Select all the apply.
Scripts that assist during the installation
Selected Oracle/Sun Software
A complete set all configuration files for every Oracle server, storage
system and Engineered system
Tools to help verify the quality of the installation (e.g. ORAS/CLI)
Sales and presales technical training on Oracle systems
Incorrect! Please review the course content and try again.
(0/1) Points
42. Name two functions for the EIS-DVD during the Installation and
Configuration of Oracle Hardware and Software step in the EIS
methodology?
Provides installation assessment and diagnostic tools
Contains required patches and firmware for most installations
Used as a back-up for complete documentation sets that are on
http://docs.oracle.com
Provides an excellent tool as a leave behind utility for customers
Incorrect! Please review the course content and try again.
(0/1) Points
43. Which three statements are true about EIS?
EIS is a quick process for expediting Oracle system installations
EIS stands for “Enterprise Installation Standards”
EIS is a methodology designed to address issues before, during and after
the actual hands-on installation of Oracle systems
EIS evolved from the field, is sustained by those closely involved with the
field, and is intended to assist the field
EIS stands for “Enterprise information Standards”
Incorrect! Please review the course content and try again.
(0/1) Points
44. What do EIS deliverables define?
EIS deliverables are the Customer Support Identifiers that customers use
for field delivery service after an installation has completed
EIS deliverables are the documents that are left behind with customers
after an installation service is performed
EIS deliverables give a high level description of the scope of the EIS
activities for each product or product family
EIS deliverables describe detailed process steps for each phase of the
installation service
Incorrect! Please review the course content and try again.
(0/1) Points
45. How can authorized Oracle Hardware Installation Partners access EIS
resources such as EIS-DVD image and Installation Checklists?
Searching My Oracle Support (MOS) Knowledge Base
Logging a Service Request in the Oracle PartnerHelp Portal website
Visiting the EIS web pages on the Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) Portal
website
Contacting their assigned Oracle Partner Manager
Incorrect! Please review the course content and try again.
(0/1) Points
Previous
46. What is the primary purpose of the EIS-DVD image?
The EIS-DVD image is an annually released product which support all
hardware installations, and documents all bugs and issues that have been
logged during the prior year
The EIS-DVD image is to help installers of Oracle/Sun products perform
consistent installations in an efficient manner
The EIS-DVD image is a tool that is provided to installation partners as a
give-away to customers
The EIS-DVD image is used for on-the-job tutorials on how to install Oracle
servers and storage
47. What is the primary reason the X9M racks now use standard-length 3
meter cables, versus the mixed-length cables on previous platforms?
Higher power draw of X9 servers required more flexibility in PDU group
balancing, resulting in the need to increase from 2M to 3M.
The extra cable length is required to attach to the neighboring rack.
Because having extra slack of power cables, in the side-panels and rear of
the cabinet, is attractive.
48. Which of the following are true for the Exadata X9M Storage Servers?
Select all that apply.
Contains 36-core Ice Lake Intel processors
Contains new DDR4-3200 memory, in increased capacity of 256GB
NVMe flash – F320v3 (capacity – 3.2 TB)
Persistent memory – Intel Optane PMem Series 200 (same capacity – 1.5
TB)
49. Which of the following are true of the Exadata X9M Database Server?
Select all that apply.
Contains 32-core Ice Lake Intel processors
Increased Memory Capacity – 512 GB standard, 1 TB, and 2 TB-DDR4-
3200MT/s
2x 3.84 TB NVMe Disks expandable to 4x 3.84 TB NVMe Disks
Based on PCIe Gen4 architecture
All of the above
50. On an Exadata X9M multi-rack, the RoCE leaf interlinks have increased
from four to seven when compared to the X8M.
True
False
51. The Exadata X9M platform increases the RDMA Network Fabric speeds
from 100 Gb/s to 200 Gb/s.
True
False
52. Like the Exadata X8M, the Exadata X9M platform database servers
contain two onboard SFP28 and RJ45 ports, giving customers the choice
between either pair.
True
False
53. The Exadata or ZDLRA X9M platforms allow RoCE Fabric Switches to
be replaced from the front of the rack.
True
False
54. Which two of the following are true, in respect to how Linux Ethernet
device enumeration occurs between the three Exadata X9M PCIe slots?
Select two answers.
The devices for PCIe slots 1 through 3 will be in a mixed enumeration,
depending on what dual-port SFP28 25Gb and quad-port RJ45 10Gb cards
are selected, and how they are mixed-and-matched between the slots.
The dual-port SFP28 25Gb ports are enumerated from top-to-bottom when
installed in an X9M-8, and right-to-left when installed in an X9M-2.
The quad-port RJ45 10Gb ports are enumerated from top-to-bottom, right-
to-left when installed in an X9M-2.
The devices are always enumerated with eth1 – eth4, for PCIe slot 1
network ports, eth5 – eth8, for PCIe slot2 ports, and eth9 – eth12 for PCIe
slot3 ports.
Incorrect! Please review the course content and try again.
55. The usable space for ZDLRA X9M Full Rack High Redundancy is _____?
395TB
628TB
1260TB
794TB
56. Which General Expansion Rules still apply to ZDLRA X9M?
Min of 3 storage servers to leverage full usable capacity
If adding < 3, they are added to existing disk group (+Delta)
Disk size of new servers must align with (+Delta)
All of the above
57. What size disk drive is used in the ZDLRA X9M Storage server?
8TB
10TB
14TB
18TB
58. Which add-in PCIe card is newly supported on the ZDLRA X9M?
Qlogic 16gb Fiber Channel PCIe card
Quad-port 10 Gigabit RJ-45 Copper (Fort Pond) Network PCIe Card
8-Port 12Gbps SAS-3 HBA (External)
Dual 10/25 Gigabit SFP28 Ethernet
60. Where can you find information on configuring and administering the
ZDLRA?
ZDLRA Administrator's Guide
ZDLRA Configuration and Administration Guide
ZDLRA Owner's Guide
MOS Note 238134.1
you can find information on configuring and administering the ZDLRA in
the ZDLRA Administrator's guide
61. Select 2 files created from the inputs of the OEDA.
customer_name-rack_name.xml
oeda_config.xml
oeda_customer_name.xml
customer_name-rack_name.zip
62. What step in ra_install.pl gets the system prepped to become a
ZDLRA?
Validation and Configuration Prep
Tape Backup configuration
OS Setup
DBFS Setup
63. What targets can be managed by the Recovery Appliance?
Database
Cluster
Backup Pool
Automatic Storage Management
64. Before performing the SW configuration, what tasks should be done?
Go through config.sh with the customer
Execute ra_preinstall.pl
Walk through the install plan and expectations with the customer
Execute preinstall_check.pl
65. Where should the enterprise manager agents be installed on the
Recovery Appliance?
On the storage nodes
On the compute nodes
On the compute and storage nodes
On each storage node disk
66. Which installation software script creates the cell and grid disks on the
recovery appliance?
install.sh
oeda_check.sh
ra_install.pl
ra_preinstall.pl
67. What systems can be configured with OEDA?
Exadata
Recovery Appliance
Exalogic
SuperCluster
Oracle Cloud Machine
68. What does reclaiming disk space do on the Recovery Appliance?
Deletes all the install files
Defragments the storage nodes to ensure optimal storage usage
Defragments the compute nodes to ensure optimal storage usage
Connect to the network and update the firmware
Converts the Linux system to four disks in a RAID-5 configuration
69. Which installation software script enables the ZDLRA services on the
recovery appliance?
oeda_check.sh
ra_preinstall.pl
install.sh
ra_install.pl
70. Select some of the prerequisites for installing the software on the
Recovery Appliance.
checkip script ran successfully
All components of all new racks are configured
OEDA was used to perform the Exadata portion of the install
OEDA was used to generate the config files
71. Which installation software script performs initial checks on the
recovery appliance?
ra_preinstall.pl
install.sh
ra_install.pl
oeda_check.sh
72. Which installation software script performs additional configuration
steps on the recovery appliance?
install.sh
oeda_check.sh
ra_preinstall.pl
ra_install.pl
73. Which installation software script uses files generated by OEDA on the
recovery appliance?
oeda_check.sh
ra_preinstall.pl
ra_install.pl
install.sh
74. Which installation software script configures the networks on the
recovery appliance?
ra_install.pl
oeda_check.sh
ra_preinstall.pl
install.sh
11. What should you do with the EIS checklist when an installation project
is complete?
Crumple the checklist and throw it in the customer wastepaper bin
Post the EIS checklist and Test Procedures Plan to My Oracle Support
under your customer’s account
Leave the EIS checklist with the customer so that they can re-install when
they need to
Remove the EIS checklist and other confidential Oracle Intellectual
Property from the customer datacenter
Incorrect! Please review the course content and try again.
(0/1) Points
12. What do EIS deliverables define?
EIS deliverables are the Customer Support Identifiers that customers use
for field delivery service after an installation has completed
EIS deliverables are the documents that are left behind with customers
after an installation service is performed
EIS deliverables give a high level description of the scope of the EIS
activities for each product or product family
EIS deliverables describe detailed process steps for each phase of the
installation service
Incorrect! Please review the course content and try again.
(0/1) Points
13. Why should you use the EIS methodology to guide your installation
process?
Installation processes are very lengthy, the EIS methodology is quick
The EIS methodology provides a 20% discount on Support Services if you
install your customers’ hardware or software using it
Oracle Executive Leadership has mandated using EIS
Using the proven EIS methodology will provide step-by-step installation
guidelines, help guarantee a quality installation, make your life easier,
and ensure customer satisfaction
Incorrect! Please review the course content and try again.
(0/1) Points
14. How can authorized Oracle Hardware Installation Partners access EIS
resources such as EIS-DVD image and Installation Checklists?
Searching My Oracle Support (MOS) Knowledge Base
Contacting their assigned Oracle Partner Manager
Visiting the EIS web pages on the Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) Portal
website
Logging a Service Request in the Oracle PartnerHelp Portal website
Correct!
(1/1) Points
15. What are two statements that are true about EIS checklists?
Checklists are intended as guidelines for properly trained installers and
are NOT a substitute for appropriate product training
EIS installation checklists are intended to guide the installer through the
installation in a logical and consistent manner
Checklists are a valuable tool to share with customers so they know how
to install systems themselves
Checklists are publicly available on oracle.com
Correct!
(1/1) Points
Previous
34. What systems can be configured with OEDA?
Exadata
Exalogic
Oracle Cloud Machine
Recovery Appliance
SuperCluster
Correct !
46. When working with the PDU, how can you verify that you are running the current
version?
dbmcli pdu -version
verify-pdu -version
cellcli -version all
Connect to each PDU's webpage
Incorrect, when workign with the PDU connect to each PDU's webpage to
verify you are running the Incorrect version
(0/1) Points
47. How many database nodes are included in the base rack configuration?
1
2
4
3
6
51. What is the default password for most users on the ZDLRA?
oracle
manager
welcome1
zdlra1
Incorrect, the default password for most users is welcome1
59. What size disk drive is used in the ZDLRA X9M Storage server?
14TB
8TB
10TB
18TB
Correct !
61. The usable space for ZDLRA X9M Full Rack High Redundancy is _____?
395TB
1260TB
794TB
628TB
Incorrect! Please review the course content and try again.
(0/1) Points
62. Which document lists the details of the supported software versions of
ZDLRA?
Zero Data Loss Recovery Appliance Supported Versions (Doc ID
1927416.1)
Release Schedule of Current Database Releases (Doc ID 742060.1)
ZDLRA Release and Patching Policy (Doc ID 2410137.1)
All of the above
Incorrect! Please review the course content and try again.
(0/1) Points
63. What rack configurations are valid for the RA21? Choose all that apply.
RA21 will intermix a variety of X8 and X9 Database servers from the
factory.
RA21 will allow intermixing of Storage servers post install per
upgrade/expansion process.
RA21 will not intermix X8 and X9 Database servers from the factory.
RA21 will not intermix X8 and X9 Storage servers from the factory.
RA21 will intermix a variety of X8 and X9 Storage servers from the
factory.
Incorrect! Please review the course content and try again.
(0/1) Points
64. RA21 has better performance and more capacity than the ZDLRA X9M.
True
False
Correct !
(1/1) Points
65. How many Storage Servers are allowed in the RA21 Full Rack?
9
18
12
22
Incorrect! Please review the course
74. Which two of the following are true, in respect to how Linux Ethernet
device enumeration occurs between the three Exadata X9M PCIe slots?
Select two answers.
The devices are always enumerated with eth1 – eth4, for PCIe slot 1
network ports, eth5 – eth8, for PCIe slot2 ports, and eth9 – eth12 for PCIe
slot3 ports.
The dual-port SFP28 25Gb ports are enumerated from top-to-bottom when
installed in an X9M-8, and right-to-left when installed in an X9M-2.
The quad-port RJ45 10Gb ports are enumerated from top-to-bottom, right-
to-left when installed in an X9M-2.
The devices for PCIe slots 1 through 3 will be in a mixed enumeration,
depending on what dual-port SFP28 25Gb and quad-port RJ45 10Gb cards
are selected, and how they are mixed-and-matched between the slots.
Correct !
1. The Exadata X8-8 Database Servers use the same memory DIMMs as
the Exadata X7-8 Database Servers.
True
False
2. What is the primary purpose of the Exadata X8-2 Extended (XT)
Capacity Storage servers?
To provide extra flash cache capacity on demand during peak workloads.
A low cost solution to keep long-term archive data online within the
Exadata database.
To store online ASM backup and recovery data.
To expand ASM disk groups in elastic upgrade installations.
3. What is the primary purpose of the two internal M.2 flash drives in
Exadata X8-2 Storage Servers?
They are the primary boot and rescue device for this server model.
They are used to store all of the installation and diagnostic tools for
Exadata X8.
They are used to store ILOM images.
They are used to gather special diagnostic information for engineering.
4. The Flash PCIe cards in Exadata X8-2 Storage servers have increased
capacity from the Exadata X7-2 Storage servers.
True
False
5. What is the core count for each CPU in the Exadata X8-2 Database
server?
48
24
32
16
6. What upgrade options are available for Exadata X8-2 Extended
Capacity (XT) Storage Servers?
Add 4 Flash Cards
Add a CPU and Memory
Add 6 Hard Disks and 2 Flash Cards
All of the above
None of the above
7. What Flash PCIe cards are used in the Exadata X8-2 Extended (XT)
Capacity Storage Server?
4 x 6.4 TB
2 x 6.4 TB
None
2 x 240 GB
8. The M.2 flash disks in Exadata X8-2 Storage servers have increased
capacity from the Exadata X7-2 Storage servers.
True
False
9. Recovery Appliance X8 is configured using the same OEDA web based
tool that Exadata uses.
True
False
10. The Exadata X8-2 Storage Servers use faster CPU’s with more cores as
compared to the Exadata X7-2 Storage server.
True
False
11. The disks in Exadata X8-8 Database servers can be expanded from 4
to 8.
True
False
12. There are three identical Exadata X8 Storage Server configurations
offered for both the Recovery Appliance X8 and Exadata X8.
True
False
13. What major changes were made on the Exadata X8-8 Database server
as compared to the Exadata X7-8 Database server? (Select all that apply)
More memory channels and faster memory
Faster CPUs
Larger disk capacity
All of the above
14. What upgrade options are available for Exadata X8-2 High Capacity
(HC) Storage Servers in Eighth Racks?
Add 4 Flash Cards
Add 6 Hard Disks and 2 Flash Cards
Add Eighth rack XT Storage Servers
Add Eighth rack HC Storage Servers
Add CPU, memory, disks, and Flash cards to fill empty slots
15. Which memory configurations are available for an Exadata X8-2
Database Server? (Select all that apply)
1.5 TB
384 GB
2 TB
768 GB
16. What major changes were made on the Exadata X8-2 Database server
as compared to the Exadata X7-2 Database server? (Select all that apply)
More memory channels and faster memory
Faster CPUs
Larger disk capacity
All of the above
17. The Exadata X8-2 High Capacity Storage Servers will ship with 12 of
the _______ drives installed.
14 TB
8 TB
10 TB
12 TB
